California

[kal-uh-fawrn-yuh, -fawr-nee-uh] / ˌkæl əˈfɔrn yə, -ˈfɔr ni ə /

NOUN

u.s. state

Synonyms

WEAK

Bear Flag State Cal El Dorado Gold Coast Gold Rush State Golden Bear State Golden Poppy State Golden State La La Land Sunkist State

Example Sentences

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California became the first state to follow in the footsteps of the European Union, which outlawed the additives between 1990 and 2008.

From Salon • Apr. 11, 2026

A Toyota spokesman added that sales of the bZ are slightly higher in California.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 2026

In addition to California and West Virginia, several states are taking extra measures to limit harmful food additives.

From Salon • Apr. 11, 2026

Haney’s bill would ban reselling tickets at more than 10% above face value in California.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

In 1988 she did just that, and to her surprise Fischer phoned her from California.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady